What should I do in the days before weight loss surgery to prepare for surgery?
This is a common question among those who have chosen to have bariatric surgery as their path to weight loss: What do I need to do before the surgery? What does preparing for weight loss surgery involve? Are there [...]
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October 12, 2007 1:48 pm | 
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If you ever wanted to know how Lap-Band surgery works (using the LAP-BAND® System) — I mean really wanted to know — then you should check out this webcast of an actual Lap-Band procedure taking place.
In the third webcast of its kind, surgeons from Sentara CarePlex Hospital in Hampton and Sentara Norfolk General Hospital performed [...]
Surgery News | Senior Editor | October 11, 2007 3:26 pm | Comments (0)
So, let’s assume you have answered the first few questions about weight loss surgery that we have compiled for people considering surgery for weight loss.
You’ve made an honest (but unsuccessful) effort to lose weight naturally, you have researched the various types of surgery available, and you’ve chosen the type of weight loss surgery that’s best [...]
Bariatric Surgery | Senior Editor | October 8, 2007 12:28 pm | Comments (0)
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Weight Loss Surgery Could Change the Future for Organ Transplant Patients
(PRLEAP.COM) (Reno, NV) - Every day is a battle against time for 56 year old Carson City resident Michael Downey. Diagnosed with severe lung disease, Downey desperately needs a double lung transplant in order to continue his life. Unfortunately, there is one hurdle [...]
Obesity News | Senior Editor | October 6, 2007 9:15 am | Comments (0)
Insurance coverage for bariatric surgery is a hot topic among those considering surgery for weight loss. The reasons why are obvious. With surgery costs ranging from $10,000 - $40,000 (depending on the type of surgery selected), bariatric insurance coverage is a big deal.
Good News About Bariatric Surgery Insurance
As bariatric surgery grows in popularity and usage, [...]
Bariatric Surgery | Senior Editor | 7:52 am | Comments (0)